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. 2024 Apr;30(4):805-807.
doi: 10.3201/eid3004.231492.

Case Management of Imported Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, Senegal, July 2023

Youssou Bamar Gueye, Yoro Sall, Jerlie Loko Roka, Ibra Diagne, Kalidou Djibril Sow, Alseyni Diallo, Pape Samba Dièye, Jean Pierre Diallo, Boly Diop, Omer Pasi

Case Management of Imported Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, Senegal, July 2023

Youssou Bamar Gueye et al. Emerg Infect Dis. 2024 Apr.

Abstract

We report an imported Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever case in Senegal. The patient received PCR confirmation of virus infection 10 days after symptom onset. We identified 46 patient contacts in Senegal; 87.7% were healthcare professionals. Strengthening border crossing and community surveillance systems can help reduce the risks of infectious disease transmission.

Keywords: Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever; Senegal; imported case; travel; vector-borne infections; viruses; zoonoses.

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